Dallas Juvenile Crime Attorney

About Juvenile Crimes in Texas

After the arrest of a child, you will need as much information and legal
guidance as you can obtain to help you navigate the legal system successfully.
At Holland & Martin, PC, we understand that you will likely have a
multitude of questions that need to be answered by competent attorneys.

Our Dallas criminal defense lawyers can answer the following questions,
among others:

What step should I take next?

Will my child go to juvenile hall?

Will he or she be taken away from me?

We have 25 years of combined experience pursuing defense options on behalf
of our clients. Take advantage of the skillful assistance we offer to
resolve your child's case and to pursue the least harsh sentence possible
or to potentially have charges dismissed or reduced.

Cases involving defendants who are between the ages of 10 and 16 will be
handled by the juvenile court. Juvenile cases involve civil and criminal
issues. The Texas juvenile courts treat offenders as individuals who are
in need of rehabilitation, rather than imposing criminal punishment. If
found guilty, a child's record will reflect that he or she was considered
to have engaged in delinquent conduct, not that he or she was convicted
of a crime.

How can I protect my child's future?

As a parent, you are likely aware that a juvenile crime can greatly impact
your child's future as a result of the punishments that are imposed
by the state of Texas. The state adopted the Progressive Sanctions Model,
which is set to assign punishment for levels one to seven based on the
severity of the offense committed. You will want to take immediate action
to obtain legal guidance from our firm to challenge the prosecutor's
case against your child. We offer compassionate, professional, and attentive
representation. Our firm can keep you up to date as you navigate the legal
process involved.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.